Working for Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust offers all the benefits of coast and country living with the convenience of big city life.

We have miles of unspoilt coastline on our doorstep, attractive commuter towns, picturesque villages and stunning countryside all within easy reach. Excellent transport links mean the vibrant, historic city of Liverpool is only a short journey away. Shops, bars, restaurants, museums, galleries, a World Heritage listed waterfront and, of course, two Premiership football teams makes this a destination for travellers from across the world.

The University of Liverpool has awarded us the status of University Clinical Education Centre in recognition of the high standard of training provided for students on placement to the Trust.

We pride ourselves in providing safe, clean and friendly care, and recruit to our SCOPE values. We also offer a range of family friendly options to staff.

Locum Acute Physician

Southport

Acute Medicine

6 Month Fixed Term

Full-Time

YC73

£77,913 - £105,042

Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.

Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk and District General Hospital. This includes adults’ and children’s accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women’s and children’s services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.

The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.

The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.

Acute Medicine at Southport is one of the region’s fastest expanding Acute Medical Units with a number of Acute Physicians having complementary sub-specialty interests. The Acute team has responsibility for the running of the Emergency Assessment Unit (22 beds), the purpose built Ambulatory Care Unit (including 'hot' clinics), and the management of 14 beds on the Short Stay Unit.

A successful business case has approved creating 5 additional consultant posts to join our dynamic and forward thinking team. The clinical team are supported by Nurse Consultants, junior medics, and is currently in the process of expanding with ANPs and nursing support team.

All clinical sessions will be worked on the Southport District General Hospital site. The Trust has been able to support candidates with a sub-specialty interest (including Rheumatology, Frailty and Diabetes).

Advert open: 04/02/2019

Advert closes: 04/03/2019

Shortlisting begins: 05/03/2019

Interviews held: TBC

Please apply on-line and expect all future correspondence relating to your application via e-mail. This includes 'Invitation to Interview', so it is important you check your e-mail account on a regular basis.Trust policy is that we do not pay interview expenses.

Should your application be successful we will require a reference/references covering a minimum period of 3 years from your current/most recent employer. Wherever possible provide an e-mail address for your referees.

If you are shortlisted we are required to check your documents to establish both your identity and your right to work in this country at interview. We require at least one item of photographic documentation. A list of acceptable documents can be viewed in "Further Links".

Non EEC Overseas candidates wishing to apply would require immigration sponsorship. You can self assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post. Please follow the link at the bottom of the advert to the UKBA website.

You will be required to complete a 'Declaration of Fitness to Practice' form if the post requires a DBS, and return it prior to interview. Trust policy is that we charge successful applicants for all DBS fees.

In submitting an application, you authorise Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service via the ESR IAT process or paper Staff Transfer form, should you be appointed.

We reserve the right to close the job early should we receive a high volume of applications.

We are unable to respond to all applicants. If you are selected for interview you will be advised within maximum of four weeks.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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